TapKat Sweepstakes Fundraising for Schools
TapKat sweepstakes are an exciting and effective way for schools to fundraise. Pre-K through 12th grade, public or private, as long as your school is a nonprofit organization or has a nonprofit attached to it, a TapKat sweepstakes will light up your community and raise much-needed funds!
In today's blog post, we'll look at some ideas to kickstart your school's TapKat sweepstakes. It's easy!
Why do TapKat Sweepstakes Fundraisers Work so Well for Schools?
Simply put, TapKat sweepstakes fundraisers work so well for schools because of the built-in community. In this case, your donor base will be made up of the parents of students attending, alumni, faculty and staff, and any other community members who are invested in the success of your organization.
Donors love sweepstakes. They love the opportunity to win an exciting prize. In a community built around children and education, it becomes even more fun: the winner essentially becomes a local celebrity! The anticipation of "who will win!?" really helps the fundraiser build momentum, which is a great thing for the school.
Friends of Peak to Peak is a foundation with a mission to financially support the Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette, Colorado. They have run numerous TapKat sweepstakes, including one with a very exciting prize: a 7-night luxury vacation at the location of the winner's choosing. They raised $17,700!
What are TapKat Sweepstakes?
TapKat sweepstakes are the best new thing in nonprofit fundraising! Donors love it because it gives them an opportunity to win an exciting prize, and nonprofits love it because it's an inclusive way to raise money for a good cause.
Here's how sweepstakes work in three steps:
Step 1: Select a Prize for Your TapKat Sweepstakes
A prize can really be anything, so long as your donor base would find it desirable (for more on prize ideas, click here). The more creative you are, the better! Imagine what the families at your school would really love, and dive in.
Some ideas might be: a family vacation package, a special parking spot for drop-offs and pick-ups, ski passes for the family, a $500 grocery gift card, or something else entirely. Selecting a prize should be a fun and engaging process — just imagine what you would love to win, and go from there.
Step 2: Build Your TapKat Sweepstakes Site
TapKat's easy-to-use drag-and-drop/copy-and-paste online interface makes it incredibly easy to create your sweepstakes site. Once you've filled out all the required information about your nonprofit, you'll have a chance to add descriptive text and images that showcase your prize.
You'll also be directed to connect your Stripe account, where funds raised will be deposited into your nonprofit's bank account on an ongoing basis.
Once you feel great about your sweepstakes site, hit the "Sweepstakes Approval Request" button and a member of our team will be notified that you're ready to go live. We'll give it a quick look-over to make sure everything is ready, and then you'll go live!
Step 3: Promote Your TapKat Sweepstakes
Here comes the fun part! Once your sweepstakes site is live, it's time to share it with the world. Send out a dedicated email to your donor base, including parents at the school and community members. Post the news on your website, and if you use social media, post there, as well.
It never hurts to put up flyers around the school campus, and be sure to talk up the sweepstakes at any in-person events your school may be hosting.
Prize Ideas for a TapKat Sweepstakes Fundraiser for Schools
We've written a lot about prize ideas for TapKat sweepstakes, and you can also download our free PDF guide to choosing the right prize.
We always recommend that sweepstakes prizes are either donated or obtained on consignment. Learn more about how to get prizes on consignment here.
Another great way to explore prizes is by visiting our prize partners. These companies have worked with many TapKat sweepstakes and understand nonprofits' needs in this area. They are wonderful companies with which we are proud to partner!
Get Started with Your TapKat Sweepstakes
Ready to move forward with your sweepstakes? We've made it easy! The next step is to apply for a TapKat account, where you'll be able to start building your sweepstakes site. Click here to get started.
No matter where you are in your fundraising journey, TapKat is here to help. We've helped hundreds of nonprofits raise meaningful, game-changing funds for their causes, and your organization can do the same!
